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HENGJIA · Squarebill Crankbaits
HENGJIA Square Bill Crankbait, 4 in, 0.5 oz
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- Item weight
- 14 Grams
Quick take
A 4 in square bill crankbait with a compact shad shape and loud internal rattle.
A 4-inch square bill crankbait weighing half an ounce, with a compact shad profile and an internal rattle. The wide wobble and noise suit anglers working around rocks, stumps and other cover for bass, walleye, crappie and trout. A good fit for someone building out a crankbait box with a medium-size option.
Best for
- Bass fishing in shallow rocks and wood
- Pike in weedy shallows
- Walleye casting in creeks
Skip if
- You need a crankbait that runs true before tuning
- You fish clear water where subtle colors work better
Strengths
- Square bill lip lets you deflect around cover without hanging up
- Wide wobble and loud rattle attract fish from a distance
- Durable plastic handles contact with rocks and stumps
Trade-offs
- The design requires accurate placement to be effective
- May run slightly off-true out of the box for some
- Internal rattle reduces the diving depth
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | square bill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Paint | Multi-coat gloss |
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Target species | Trout, Bass, Bottom fish, Walleye and Crappie |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Bottom fish
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
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